“I know something about the Season 2 of ‘House of Cards.’ I never know whether I’m supposed to say things or not say things,” Letterman told Mara, who plays journalist Zoe Barnes on the drama. “So if you have anything you want to say. You say it.”

Mara did say it, in so many words. But in the event that somebody reading this doesn’t want to hear them, it’s better to just let those that do — who most likely did their homework over President’s Day weekend — watch the interview (above).

“Chances are, people that watch the show know,” Letterman said. “But I don’t want to be the one. I don’t want to be that guy.”